*Birudu Raja Mallanna’s Services Will Always Be Remembered*
*A Leader of the Poor and Underprivileged.. Paid Tribute on His 76th Birth Anniversary*
*Efforts Will Be Made to Install His Statue in Peddapalli: Uppun Rajanna*
*PEDDAPALLI, October 02 (TTN24 NEWS): Telangana Bureau Chief Nallapu Thirupathi*
The services rendered by late Birudu Raja Mallanna, who dedicated his life to the welfare of the poor and underprivileged sections of society, will always be remembered, said his close brother and senior advocate Uppu Rajanna. He said Raja Mallanna worked tirelessly for the people throughout his life, treating their problems as his own and remaining committed to their welfare.
On the occasion of Birudu Raja Mallanna’s 76th birth anniversary, floral tributes were paid to his portrait at the Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple crossroads near the NTR statue in the Peddapalli district headquarters on Thursday. A cake was also cut as part of the celebrations. A large number of his admirers, family members and well-wishers participated in the programme and recalled his services to society.
◆ Political Journey in the Footsteps of NTR.
Speaking on the occasion, Uppu Rajanna recalled that Birudu Raja Mallanna was a staunch admirer of former Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party founder N. T. Rama Rao. He actively participated in the Telugu Desam Party and worked closely with NTR, playing a significant role in public life.
In 1994, Birudu Raja Mallanna was elected as an MLA from the Peddapalli Assembly constituency with a resounding majority, backed by the blessings and support of the people. As a public representative, he worked continuously to address the problems faced by poor and ordinary people and contributed to the development of the constituency, Uppu Rajanna said.
He further recalled that Raja Mallanna always stood by the people with the spirit of “I am there for you”, extending his support to those in need and working for the welfare of the weaker sections.
◆ His Ideals Should Be Carried Forward.
Uppu Rajanna said the services and ideals of leaders who dedicated their lives to the people should be preserved and carried forward for future generations. He said efforts would be made, with the cooperation of Telangana Government Whip and Peddapalli MLA Chintakunta Vijayaraman Rao, to install a statue of Birudu Raja Mallanna in Peddapalli.
He said Raja Mallanna’s admirers, family members and well-wishers would work together to carry forward his ideals and continue his legacy of public service.
◆ Large Number of Admirers Attend.
Peddapalli Municipal Chairman Nugila Mallanna, former Municipal Chairman Eluvaka Rajayya, Councillor Kommu Sudhakar, former MPTC member and Sarpanch Edelli Shankaram, Munnuru Kapu Sangham Peddapalli District President Jadala Surender, senior leaders Syed Masrath, Kalavala Shankar, Amirshetti Ramaswamy, Thota Shankar, Kaluva Gattaiah, Kommu Satyanarayana, Amirshetti Satish, Mengoni Sampath, Varala Sampath, Bhutkuri Narsingam, Sripathi Prabhakar, Asif, Rapelli Tirupathi, Nagula Odelu, Uppu Ramchander and Thalla Kalyan, along with women, admirers of Raja Mallanna and members of the public, attended the programme in large numbers.
